The Roles of Statins in Managing Dyslipidemia and Reducing the Risks of Cardiovascular Diseases in Patients with Hypertension

This master's dissertation examines the roles of statins in managing dyslipidaemia and reducing cardiovascular disease risks in patients with hypertension. The study adopted a systematic literature review approach to examine evidence concerning the effects of statins on lipid profiles, blood pressure, cardiovascular outcomes, and adverse events among patients with hypertension. The literature search covered electronic databases and sources including Google Scholar, Cochrane, ProQuest, PubMed, PubMed Central, and ScienceDirect. The review screened 175 studies and included eight studies for analysis. The dissertation discusses the potential contributions of statin therapy to lipid management and cardiovascular risk reduction in people with hypertension, alongside considerations relating to adverse effects. Author: Daniel AdeyemiQualification: Master of Public Health (MPH)Institution: University of Wolverhampton, United KingdomOriginal dissertation submission date: 9 September 2024 This work was submitted as a research dissertation in fulfilment of the academic requirements of the Master of Public Health programme.